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Overview

THIS SPECIALISATION IS FOR STUDENTS COMMENCING FROM 2016. Sociology and Anthropology will appeal to you if you are interested in the social and cultural relations through which we live. A major in Sociology and Anthropology will give you a broad and deep appreciation of the disciplines, it will support you … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

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Explain the significance of appropriate research strategies and methods in the construction of sociological and anthropological knowledge.
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Recognise the particularity of different times, places, cultures and people, and the connectedness of all forms of life.
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Undertake rigorous and engaged scholarly enquiry and analysis
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Collaborate effectively with others.
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Communicate and debate complex ideas in a range of different contexts using a variety of suitable media
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Exhibit initiative and self-direction
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Critically and creatively employ disciplinary bodies of knowledge and appraise disciplinary perspectives in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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Justify a position in relation to foundational aspects of society, culture and/or the arts
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Engage proactively with complex problems in professional practice and/or scholarship.
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Continuously acquire knowledge and skills and reflect on existing knowledge and skills for personal and career fulfilment.
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Act ethically, respectfully and responsibly
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Identify a range of concepts and theoretical approaches within and between sociology and anthropology.
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Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Social Science - BSocSci3321 - Social Science
Bachelor of Arts - BA3409 - Arts
Bachelor of Social Research and Policy - BSRP3420 - Social Research and Policy
Bachelor of Arts and Business - BArts (Bus)3444 - Arts and Business

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 60 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Core Courses6 Units of Credit:
Level 2 and 3 Prescribed Electives36 Units of Credit:

Note: Social Work (Honours)/Arts

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